A Major Award

First off, apologies for not doing this sooner. Been kind of busy, and really, I kind of forgot.

For those not in the know, we had a contest here last month for readers to send in their best stories on how they became a Panther fan, but only if they became a fan during the 1996 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Well, me and Goldie voted, but disagreed on the winner. So, we have two winners. I'm going with Cat Fan and Goldie's going with Monica. So both win an official, authentic and still squeaky (I think) rubber rat from the 1996 playoffs.

Honestly, could anything be better? I don't think so.

So, Monica and Cat Fan, send me an email (gichards@miamiherald.com) and I'll get you your vermin.